2010 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2010 Maserati Quattroporte and 2010 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP) has 172 more horse power than 2010 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 350 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Thalia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (349 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia. 2010 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 2010 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Maserati | Renault |
| Model | Quattroporte | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1222 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2473 mm |
